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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,113.74, 1,059,161.42 and 173,639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,113.74, 1,059,161.42 and 173,639.42 is: 260,456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,113.74 : 1,059,161.42 = 173,639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,113.74/1,059,161.42 = 173,639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,113.74x = 1,059,161.42 × 173,639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,113.74x = 183,912,169,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,912,169,793.47/706,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,456.87

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